Onetime pro wrestler's trial continues in Willmar

Buck "Rock 'n' Roll" Zumhofe, now 62, takes the stand to deny molesting a close relative when she was 15

March 5, 2014 at 5:01PM

In the 1980s and 1990s, he wrestled professionally under the moniker: Buck "Rock 'n' Roll" Zumhofe. Now 62, Eugene Zumhofe of Cyrus is standing trial in Kandiyohi County for allegedly molesting a close relative when she was 15. Zumhofe took the stand to deny the allegations from the woman, now 29. He said he never had sexual contact or engaged in inappropriate conduct, according to the Forum News Service.

The trial continues in Willmar.

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